Fall brings bright colors, chilly weather, and most importantly, great seasonal foods. It also brings the Forbes 30 under 30 Summit, where our friends at MilkCrate are pitching for a grand prize worth over $400,000.

It’s the best time of the year to bake fresh apple pie, simmer-up squash soup, or candy sweet potatoes.  If you’re not up for cooking yourself this week, there’s a few great spots around Philly for delicious local eats.

Events for the Week of October 20-24:

• 2nd Story Brewing Company: Thirsty? Stop by Philadelphia’s newest craft brewery opens up in Old City featuring 9 beers on tap and fresh, local farm-to-table menu.  2nd Story Brewing Co. 117 Chestnut Street. Oct. 21st. More Info.
• Happy Hour at Di Bruno Bros.: FREE cheese and wine or beer at the Franklin and Market location.  Guests are guaranteed to try 3 types of cheese and 3 featured pairings.  Di Bruno Bros. Franklin Market (corner of 9th & Sansom Streets). Oct. 23rd @5-7PM. Learn More.
• Third Annual School Fair: Center City Residents Association (CCRA), Logan Square Neighborhood Association (LSNA) and South of South Neighborhood Association (SOSNA) are hosting a School Fair to help parents research elementary school options, to make it easier for parents to “shop” for local schools. Representatives from public, charter, parochial and private schools will be available to answer parents’ questions and provide literature about their schools as well as pertinent enrollment information. Wednesday, October 22, 2014 from 5:00-7:00pm at the Franklin Institute (222 N. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
• Local Mondays at the Co-op: Stop by Weaver’s Way to sample a mix of great locally produced products.  This week features treats from Naturally Sweet Desserts, from West Philly.  Weaver’s Way Co-op. 8424 Germantown Ave. Oct 20th @4-7PM. Details.
• Movie Night at GreensGrow Farms: Watch a screening of the inspiring film, Growing Cities, about the urban farming movement and the importance of simply local food.  GreensGrow Farms. 2501 E. Cumberland Street. Oct 24th @ 7PM – 8:30PM. Watch the Trailer.

Photo credit: Amanda Stockwell, Instagram

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is a senior at Saint Joseph’s University, majoring in Communications & Digital Media. She has a passion for traveling, fitness, and food sustainability (and food in general)! She spent a semester abroad in Florence, experiencing how sustainability-conscious Europe is, which inspired her to do her part, too. Her dream career includes the continuation of traveling internationally. View all posts by Jessica Rutkowski